How far is Grandview Plaza, KS from Leawood, KS?

The driving distance from Grandview Plaza, KS to Leawood, KS is about 130.5 miles (210 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.7 miles (187.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
130.46 mi
02h 01m
Flight
116.72 mi
187.85 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.72 mi
Kilometers
187.85 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.46 mi
Kilometers
209.96 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Leawood
Sun, Apr 19, 1:36 AM CDT
Return by in Grandview Plaza
Sun, Apr 19, 3:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grandview Plaza
2026-04-18T23:34
Arrive Leawood
Sun, Apr 19, 1:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grandview Plaza
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Topeka
KS

Capital of the state of Kansas, United States; county seat of Shawnee County

From Grandview Plaza
65.2 mi
01h 00m
To Leawood
65.3 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Grandview Plaza and Leawood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Grandview Plaza and Leawood.

  1. 1

    Start on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    2006 ft · 23 sec · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right toward J Hill Road, Flinthills Boulevard

    1191 ft · 38 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto J Hill Road

    144 m · 16 sec · J Hill Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I-70 East, US 40 East, KS 18 East: Topeka

    1090 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    50.5 mi · 51 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    14.9 mi · 17 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    1.2 km · 52 sec · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Kansas Turnpike

    14 mi · 14 min · Kansas Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 10: Lecompton, Lawrence

    2307 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Lawrence Trafficway

    36.5 mi · 40 min · South Lawrence Trafficway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 435 East

    1484 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    8.2 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward State Line Road

    1669 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto State Line Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · State Line Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West 95th Street

    2101 ft · 57 sec · West 95th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Lee Boulevard

    1.1 km · 2 min · Lee Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West 90th Street

    718 ft · 31 sec · West 90th Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 90th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Grandview Plaza and Leawood.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
66.5 mi · 51%
South Lawrence Trafficway
36.5 mi · 28%
Kansas Turnpike
14 mi · 11%
I 435 East
8.51 mi · 7%
State Line Road
1.83 mi · 1%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.07 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

50.5 mi · 00h 51m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
116.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Topeka
01h 00m from Grandview Plaza
Leave By
2:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Grandview Plaza and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Leawood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Grandview Plaza to Leawood?

The road trip is about 130.5 miles (210 km) and usually takes 02h 01m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Topeka is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.2 miles from Grandview Plaza and 65.3 miles from Leawood.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 116.7 miles (187.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.35 one way or $34.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Grandview Plaza and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Leawood.

Stop Ideas Near Topeka

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Topeka, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Topeka.

RAIL

Topeka

1 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Lawrence

39 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Union Station

95 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Independence

108 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grandview Plaza and Leawood. Straight-line distance: 116.72 mi (187.85 km).

Grandview Plaza

#1 Grandview Plaza

City in Geary County, Kansas, United States of America

Population1,553
Coordinates39.0291600, -96.7891700
Altitude345
CountryUnited States
Leawood

#2 Leawood

City in Kansas, United States

Population34,669
Coordinates38.9666700, -94.6169000
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Start: I 70 (-96.789152, 39.029114)
End: West 90th Street (-94.616901, 38.966789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 210 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.6 gal
17.43 L · about $17.35
Round trip
$34.69
9.2 gal · 34.86 L
Estimated CO2
40.9 kg one way
Round trip: 81.8 kg / 180 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.35 $34.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.56 $39.13
Premium $4.65 $21.41 $42.82
Diesel $5.30 $24.40 $48.80

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Kansas · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Grandview Plaza and Leawood. The current time is 23:34:42.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.